used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then there is the chaste, nude feminine limb of the painter and the sculptor.
any thing at all
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both photography shows to be idealization.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both photography shows to be idealization.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
CAMERAnounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
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chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading Then there is the chaste, nude feminine limb of the painter and the sculptor.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading In this interesting matter there are two human conceptions.
delineatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪnieɪtɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
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detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
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doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
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emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
the organ of sight
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fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
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a young female
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In this interesting matter there are two human conceptions.
idealizationnoun
a portrayal of something as ideal
From this reading Both photography shows to be idealization.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In this interesting matter there are two human conceptions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
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a vaguely specified concern
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niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
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not any; not one
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noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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nudenounUS /nuːd/
a painting of a naked human figure
From this reading Then there is the chaste, nude feminine limb of the painter and the sculptor.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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have ownership or possession of
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painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading Then there is the chaste, nude feminine limb of the painter and the sculptor.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
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passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
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by chance
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photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
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piquancynoun
a tart spicy quality
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
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to a degree (not used with a negative)
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representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
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sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading Then there is the chaste, nude feminine limb of the painter and the sculptor.
sculpturesnounUS /ˈskʌlptʃərz/
plural of “sculpture” — a three-dimensional work of plastic art
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inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
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SEXLESSadjectiveUS /ˈsekslɪs/
having no or imperfectly developed or nonfunctional sex organs
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Both photography shows to be idealization.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
a detailed critical inspection
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how something is done or how it happens
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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in or at that place or location
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this interesting matter there are two human conceptions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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underpinningverbUS /ˈʌndərpɪnɪŋ/
inflected form of “underpin” — support from beneath
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used to ask for information about something
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at any time that; every time that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is the chorus girl style of leg, the expression of piquancy, which does not perhaps appeal to the noblest emotions, but the fascination of which has always haunted man whenever he has delineated anything in a stocking.
in the company of; together with
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